Associate Scientist II, Histotechnologist

Company DescriptionAbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.Job DescriptionAre you a motivated histotechnologist searching for a position in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment in a company with a great culture? This might be an opportunity for you! We are seeking an individual who will perform histology for immunology drug discovery programs. The successful candidate will work in a group providing research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies. Being detailed oriented is critical to this role. Specific activities will include routine histology (e.g., tissue trimming, tissue processing, embedding, and sectioning of paraffin embedded and frozen tissues), routine and special histochemical staining and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Additional tasks include using computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path, and a willingness to get creative when working with novel tissues or challenging pathology endpoints. The candidate must independently schedule and prioritize workload to manage several tasks. If you are willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team in an exciting, friendly, fast-paced environment, please consider joining our team!QualificationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience). in Biology/Chemistry or related field preferred.Microsoft office skillsPreferred Qualifications: Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) HT (ASCP) certification Skilled at tissue grossing embedding, FFPE and OCT sectioning requiredExperience with sectioning tissues for advanced molecular techniques including spatial transcriptomics platforms would be helpfulIdeally 3-5 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratoryOther Desirable Attributes:Well organizedAttention to detailAdherence to established protocols and laboratory documentation requirementsAbility to work and effectively communicate within a team environmentAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyDelivery of high-quality, timely resultsExcellent oral and written communication skillsEnthusiasticIndependent, analytical, innovative thinkerProficiency with MS office-Excel, OneNoteAdditional InformationApplicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. Salary: $73,000 - $138,500We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: